What the US midterms mean for ties with China
A sweeping victory for Democrats in US midterm elections this week, giving them control of Congress, presents both an opportunity and challenge for top rival China, analysts say. Here is how the outcome of the vote, which offers the Democratic Party the power to stymie President Donald Trump’s maverick foreign policy, could impact the thorny [...] The post What the US midterms mean for ties with…
A Democratic Party sweep in the US midterm elections this week, granting them control of Congress, presents both opportunities and challenges for rival China, experts say. This outcome could impact the delicate US-China relationship in several ways. For instance, Democrats may limit President Donald Trump's use of tariffs on Chinese products, potentially reducing leverage in negotiations and hurting Trump's ability to use tariffs as a bargaining chip.
However, Democrats must balance their actions with the popularity of Trump's tariffs among US businesses and workers.
The issue of Taiwan, a US-backed democratic island claimed by China, could also be a game changer, as Washington is Taipei's most important security backer. Trump's stance on arms sales to Taiwan has been ambiguous, but a Democrat-controlled Congress could force Trump to resume arms sales, potentially undermining US-China relations.
Meanwhile, China is likely to continue cultivating President Trump through high-level engagements, using his weakened political position to their advantage, while being cautious not to provoke further conflict.
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